Murali to spin no more

The bowling colossus from Sri Lanka will play his last Test match on July 18th.  His participation in One Day games thereafter is a matter of his own discretion.

In the next few days, ode upon ode to this unique cricketer and his magnificent career will be delivered from fellow cricketers, foes, fans and followers. There will be statistical blitzkriegs describing his astronomical achievements as a bowler. There will be arguments and counter arguments of his greatness or the lack of it. There will be ornamental narratives of his bowling exploits.

He will provide income and fodder to thousands of cricket columnists for the next few weeks.

For me, he is THE unrivaled bowler of all time. There has been no one as unique, as skillful and as prolific as Muttiah Muralitharan. Perhaps would never be.

Here's a toast to the Bradman of bowlers.